- Location: Multiple Western Health sites
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Salary: Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Western Health is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Grade 2 clinician in our acute service.

Working in acute stroke/neurology and general acute and supported by a Grade 3 OT, the successful applicant must have well developed neuro assessment and intervention skills and demonstrate a strong commitment to evidence and occupation-based practice.

The role will be involved in supervision of staff and students and will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Sound communication and organisational skills are essential for success in this position.

Key responsibilities:

- Deliver evidence-based, person-centred occupational therapy with the multidisciplinary team.
- Apply advanced clinical reasoning to assess, plan, and manage caseloads.
- Provide supervision and support to Grade 1 staff.
- Participate in service improvement, quality initiatives, and clinical education.
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to professional development activities.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will:

- Demonstrate commitment to provision of Occupational Therapy practice.
- Be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in acute service provision and discharge planning.
- Have strong collaboration skills.
- Have demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
- Have experience in quality improvement and/or research project.

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's West - one of Australia's fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.





More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Why join us?

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse,



inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

- Work in a collaborative, cutting-edge team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about providing Occupational Therapy to an acute cohort, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 30 October 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:

Name: Sally Schwal

Phone: 04•• ••• 595

Alternate Contact: Helen Nelson

Phone: 04•• ••• 119

Western Health is an equal chance employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe setting for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

📌 Occupational Therapist - Acute/Stroke/Neuro (Grade 2) (Footscray)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Footscray